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Oil thermostat re-install
What could be giving me grief, making re-installation of my oil thermostat difficult?
The removal was uneventful, I kept the well and engine surface clean, R&R'ed the oil ring, and put clean oil on a clean thermostat - but she seems to balk, and I don't want to force it. It is not even going all the way down to the O-ring, and in fact, I have the most problem just getting it started. I can't figure it out! The t-stat isn't keyed, and the holes/ports are lined up properly. Could the body be this sensitive to temperature? - garage was cold last nite but stat was out less than hour. any help'd be appreciated.
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I had to apply a bit of pressure to get mine to seat inward...must be that damned new green Viton.....(oiled, BTW)......
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Thanks Doyle,
the ring is oiled, but I'm having probs with just the first inch!! I haven't gotten it to go down to the ring yet. completely unexpected.
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03-14-2009, 05:33 PM
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no foolin' - the sucker is tough to start.
Would light tapping w/a rubber mallet hurt? It's out in the garage ready to go. Any ideas?
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You know it only goes in one way, right? Check to see the holes in the top are going to line up with the studs.
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03-15-2009, 05:48 AM
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Check - one way - holes line up with ports, and mounting holes are aligned with studs. It is literally the FIRST INCH that has me stuck.
It's not like I dropped and warped the thing either - oh bugger.
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IT'S IN!!
I stuck it in the freezer last nite (oiled and in a clean ziplock bag). It was exposed to the air for maybe 3 seconds before I got it positioned and it slid right in.
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